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spike1951

Guest
What is the name of your state? Florida

I am in a suit representing myself against a large company. They are represented by a lawyer. In Small claims pre trial, the lawyer requested the rules of the court, or rules of "something". The judge asked me if I was familiar with them and I said NO. The judge then denied the motion to use rules of the court.

QUESTION: Does that mean there can not be any depositions taken?

I think the lawyer said something about taking depositions & requesting such at a hearing the lawyer requested to get a continuence.

QUESTION 2. Again, can depositon be taken or only the trial phase next?

Thank you
 


JETX

Senior Member
Each state has their own "Rules of Court", which simply set the procedures that are to be followed in that court. Florida has several "Rules of Court". For example, click on:
http://www.brief-relief.com/ or
http://www.gate.net/~wyman/flo/courts.html

You will find that there is even a set of "Rules of Small Claims Court", which I assume is what you are referring to. A copy of them can be found at:
http://www.brief-relief.com/FlaSmClR/FlaSmClR-Index.htm

What simply happened was the Defendants attorney tried to put you at a disadvantage by requiring that you comply with these Rules (as an experienced attorney would). The court refused their request.... but, you should certainly read them and abide by them whenever appropriate.
 

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